ROOTED (FOR) Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

rooted (for)

verb

past tense of root (for)

as in approved

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Another bid proposal, amounting to a little under $900,000, for synthetic turf and a goal post pad for a practice field at Neuqua, was also approved Monday.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
New York City has approved legislation targeting businesses that use personal information to determine how much individual customers pay.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of approved

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The White House is holding out hope that the current GOP majorities can also pass a college sports reform legislation, both of which Trump endorsed earlier this year.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2026
The Washington Education Association endorsed Brown’s 2024 campaign, according to Transparency USA.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of endorsed

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Dana Kamilar, Florida regional director of outreach for StandWithUs, commended the Miami community for its steadfast support of Israel and the Jewish people.

— Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026
As a presenter, Chicago actress LisaRaye McCoy commended Louis for bringing the iconic awards show back to Chicago.

— Mark P. Braboy, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of commended

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Dua Lipa has long favored a midnight manicure, wearing the shade even in the height of summer, when brighter colors and fun decals typically reign supreme.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
The Jaguars were heavily favored going into the game, as third-string quarterback Joe Fagnano, who took over as the team’s emergency signal caller last week following the injuries to both Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley, got his first career start.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

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